On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski

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On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski

by Henryk Sienkiewicz

EN·~9 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total
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ON THE FIELD OF GLORY

0:33
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ON THE FIELD OF GLORY

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BY - HENRYK SIENKIEWICZ - Author of "Quo Vadis," "With Fire and Sword," "The Deluge," "Knights of the Cross" etc.

0:07
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TRANSLATED FROM THE POLISH ORIGINAL BY - JEREMIAH CURTIN

0:03
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THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

0:45
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INTRODUCTORY

3:42
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ON THE FIELD OF GLORY

0:01
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CHAPTER I

1:26:23
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CHAPTER II

8:47
10

CHAPTER III

51:38

Description

Set against the tense days before the great siege of Vienna, this sweeping historical novel immerses listeners in the vibrant world of late‑17th‑century Poland. Through vivid portraits of soldiers, nobles, and everyday folk, the story captures the fierce pride and deep‑rooted ideals that drive a nation to stand against the Ottoman tide. The narrative’s opening scenes bring the bustling streets of Warsaw, the solemn chants of Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, and the restless anticipation of King John Sobieski’s court to life, painting a rich tapestry of hope, duty, and looming conflict.

At its heart, the tale follows a young Polish cavalryman and his comrades as they prepare for the decisive battle that will decide Europe’s fate. Their personal struggles—loyalty to family, the weight of tradition, and the fear of an unknown enemy—interweave with the larger drama of a nation on the brink of legend. Listeners will feel the pulse of a people whose history, faith, and fierce spirit converge on a field that will become forever known as a triumph of courage.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (537K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Release date

2011-09-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henryk Sienkiewicz

Henryk Sienkiewicz

1846–1916

Best known for sweeping historical novels that stirred Polish readers’ sense of identity, this Nobel Prize-winning writer brought the past to life on an epic scale. His internationally famous Quo Vadis helped make him one of the most widely read Polish authors of his time.

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